The meal was served, sumptuous and delicate, but the atmosphere was heavy. The housekeeper didn't dare say much and quickly retreated to the kitchen to eat her own meal.

"After all this time, I've waited five months for you to finish filming, and now that you're back, you're giving me the cold shoulder?" Ruby pulled out a chair, softened her tone, and gently guided Winnie to sit down.

At this point, Yulia, sensing the mood, spoke up, "Ruby, let's have some wine. She's been ...